Blue Dolphin Public Catamaran Tour in Tamarindo
A half-day voyage along the Guanacaste coastline, combining marine wildlife encounters, water activities, and a Pacific sunset.
The Blue Dolphin Catamaran Tour takes guests on a curated sailing journey from the shores of Tamarindo, cruising north along one of Central America's most scenic Pacific coastlines. With over two decades of experience, the Blue Dolphin team has refined every detail of this tour for comfort, safety, and genuine discovery. Whether you travel solo, with family, or as part of a group, this outing offers something worth remembering.
Departing from Playa Tamarindo, guests board a small launch that transfers them to the catamaran, where the crew is ready with a welcome drink and a warm introduction. The northward cruise along the Guanacaste coast reveals dramatic rock formations, secluded islets, and open Pacific vistas. Sightings of dolphins, sea turtles, manta rays, and seasonal whales are common along this route.
A midpoint anchor stop in a sheltered cove gives guests time in the water with snorkeling gear, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, or pool noodles. After the activity break, a full onboard meal is served alongside unlimited beverages. The return sail tracks the sun as it descends over the Pacific, frequently producing the kind of vivid tropical sunset that defines a Guanacaste evening.
This tour is rated easy and requires no prior sailing or water-sports experience. It is well-suited for a broad range of travelers, including those looking for a relaxed experience on the water rather than an athletic one.
Tour Highlights
Cruise north along the Guanacaste coastline past rock formations, islets, and open Pacific waters.
Look for dolphins, sea turtles, manta rays, and humpback whales — present twice a year for calving season.
Enjoy a water activities stop with snorkeling, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and swimming in a sheltered cove.
Savor a full onboard lunch including chicken fajitas, fresh fruit, black beans, and the crew's homemade banana bread.
Return along a west-facing coastline that regularly delivers vivid tropical sunsets directly from the deck.
Unlimited beverages throughout the tour, including soft drinks, beer, white wine, rum, vodka, tequila, and water.
More than 22 years of operation and thousands of satisfied guests — a long-standing staple of Tamarindo tourism.
Tour Itinerary
Meet the Blue Dolphin team on the beach beside El Chiringuito restaurant. Staff in marine blue polo shirts will check you in and escort you to the launch boat that transfers guests out to the catamaran.
Once on board, the crew serves a welcome drink and introduces the vessel and safety procedures. The catamaran then sets course northward along the Guanacaste coast.
Sail past striking rock formations, small islets, and sweeping Pacific views. This stretch is known for frequent marine wildlife sightings, including dolphins, sea turtles, rays, and seasonal whale activity.
The catamaran anchors in a cove or near a hidden beach for an open water stop. Guests may swim, snorkel, kayak, stand-up paddleboard, or simply relax on deck with a drink in hand.
After the water stop, a light but satisfying meal is served: chicken fajitas, rice with vegetables, black beans, salad, fresh fruit platter, vegetable tray, and homemade banana bread. Unlimited drinks continue throughout.
The sail back toward Tamarindo follows the west-facing coastline as the sun sets over the Pacific. Guests arrive back at Playa Tamarindo just after sunset, often with a memorable final photograph to cap the journey.
What Is Included
Included
- 4.5-hour public catamaran sailing tour
- Transfer by launch boat from beach to catamaran
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Snorkeling equipment
- Kayak and stand-up paddleboard use
- Pool noodles
- Onboard lunch: chicken fajitas, rice with vegetables, black beans, salad, fresh fruit platter, vegetable tray, and banana bread
- Unlimited beverages: soft drinks, juices, beer, white wine, rum, vodka, tequila, local spirits, and water
- Crew and safety equipment on board
Not Included
- Hotel or accommodation pick-up and drop-off
- Gratuities for crew (appreciated but not required)
- Personal travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature
Important Information
Ready to Set Sail?
High-season departures along this stretch of the Guanacaste coast fill well in advance. Secure your place on the Blue Dolphin catamaran and experience the Pacific coast of Costa Rica from the water.
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